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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.04, 1,069.29 and 388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.04, 1,069.29 and 388.23 is: 582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.04 : 1,069.29 = 388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.04/1,069.29 = 388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.04x = 1,069.29 × 388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.04x = 415,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,130.46/713.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.20

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